Bradford E. Adatto spoke on July 20, 2016 to surgery residents at Baylor University Medical Center. The presentation focused on physician employment agreements from the employee’s perspective. The lecture focused on key considerations both inside and outside the physician contract. The range of topics discussed included private practice employment agreements, hospital recruitment agreements, hospital employment agreements, faculty employment agreements, and starting a private practice. Brad used his breadth of practical experience in reviewing physician contracts for doctors across the United States throughout his almost 18 year career. The lecture covered technical considerations, practical considerations, and business planning considerations in identifying and committing to an employment opportunity.